Native American Artifacts & Collectibles
Lot 225:
Silicified Chert Pebble Conglomerate Hammerstone Tool Found in SE MO
Original Native American hammerstone made from a silicified chert pebble conglomerate. This material is known from the Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas region and is composed of rounded chert cobbles naturally cemented by silica and iron rich matrix. The stone has the dense weight and durability preferred for heavy percussion tasks.The piece shows use wear consistent with hammering and pounding, including edge rounding, impact smoothing, and surface abrasion. The cobble form fits naturally in the hand and displays the classic characteristics of a multi-use tool used for breaking bone, cracking nuts, shaping other stones, or general camp tasks.Recovered in Southeast Missouri. No repairs or alterations. A genuine prehistoric utilitarian tool made from a distinctive regional material.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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